A certificate in Auto Body Repair Technology can provide you with the foundation on which a rewarding career can be built. According to labor statistics, the number of technician positions is expected to grow faster than average because of the increasing number of vehicles on the road and the complexity of repairing damaged vehicles. The placement rate of graduates of the Bevill State Auto Body Repair Technology program has been almost 100% in recent years, with many students obtaining employment prior to graduation.

With quality educational training and experience, former students of the Collision Repair Technology program at Bevill State can make up to $65,000 per year. Depending on the location of employment, graduates generally start at $12-$15 per hour and with a few years of experience can earn between $25-$35 per hour.

The Auto Body Refinishing Program is accredited by the National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (ASE), 101 Blue Seal Drive, Suite 101, Leesburg, Virginia 20175. Te program received initial accreditation/certification in May 2006 and is scheduled for a reaccreditation visit in May 2011.

For additional information about the Automotive Body Repair program at Bevill State Community College, call toll-free 1-800-648-3271 or one of the campuses below.